Stitching together the tenets of education
New board director joins the foundation
Eric Merrill has joined Clark College Foundation’s Board of Directors. Merrill, vice president of governmental affairs for Waste Connections Inc. in Vancouver, Wash., brings decades of experience in business to the 18-member...
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Bank of America grant funds new pre-apprenticeship edge program
$20,000 grant to enhance soft skills for job readiness Clark College Foundation received a $20,000 grant from Bank of America to develop a pre-apprenticeship professional edge program aimed at enhancing soft skills...
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Community Foundation grant sets financial clarity for Clark students
$30,000 grant to break generational cycles of poverty Low-income, first-generation students, are the most likely to drop out of college, nearly four times more likely than those who have neither of these...
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Savoring the excellence
Student performances delight guests, local business and leaders recognized at Savoring Excellence event The sweet and slow melody of the Scottish air “Ashokan Farewell” played on violin, a throaty version of...
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A beautiful imagination
A love of books and support from Clark transpired into Amanda Brown’s dream job By Rowena Tchao At first glance, Amanda Brown seems reserved and bookish as she diligently shuffles...
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Shin-Etsu Chemical, SEH America get special corporate accolade during donor gala
Clark College Foundation highlights longstanding business-college friendship Board members Takach and Wallace receive presidential awards A longtime friendship between SEH America, Shin-Etsu Chemical Company and Clark College was honored at Savoring Excellence,...
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